Neriglissar

AncientEmperorNeo-Babylon-560 — -556

Nebuchadnezzar son-in-law, military campaigns in Anatolia.

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Quick Facts

Born

560 BCE

Died

556 BCE

Country

Neo-Babylon

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)43

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score37.1

Neriglissar — Complete Timeline

560 BC

Accession to the ThronePolitical Action◆ Major

Neriglissar, son-in-law of Nebuchadnezzar II, seized power after the death of his predecessor, possibly through a coup. He became king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, ruling for about four years.

SuccessionCoupNeo-Babylonian Empire

Impact: national

558 BC

Building Projects in BabylonCultural

Neriglissar undertook construction and restoration projects in Babylon, including work on the city's walls and temples. These projects maintained the city's grandeur and reinforced royal authority.

ArchitectureUrban DevelopmentBabylon

constructive

557 BC

Campaign in AnatoliaWar◆ Major

Neriglissar led a military campaign into Anatolia, specifically against the kingdom of Lydia and other regions. The campaign aimed to secure Neo-Babylonian influence and control over trade routes and territories in western Asia Minor.

Military CampaignNeo-Babylonian EmpireAnatolia

Impact: regional